joint matters
(1) In this chapter, the term “joint matters” means matters related to any of the following: (A) The development or achievement of strategic objectives through the synchronization, coordination, and organization of integrated forces in operations conducted across domains, such as land, sea, or air, in space, or in the information environment, including matters relating to any of the following: (i) National military strategy. (ii) Strategic planning and contingency planning. (iii) Command and control, intelligence, fires, movement and maneuver, protection or sustainment of operations under unified command. (iv) National security planning with other departments and agencies of the United States. (v) Combined operations with military forces of allied nations. (B) Acquisition matters conducted by members of the armed forces and covered under chapter 87 of this title involved in developing, testing, contracting, producing, or fielding of multi-service programs or systems. (C) Other matters designated in regulation by the Secretary of Defense in consultation with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.